17 thoughts on “GuestBook”

Donna ….As I was reading all the comments on Wendy I wish I had met her. What a charming woman. My next thought was to know Donna is to know Wendy !! As I’m most certain both of you are one in the same.
I can’t even imagine the loss and pain you and your family are enduring. But from experiencing losses in my life, I can. ensure you the sun does shine again, feeling the warmth of life, with Wendy as your beacon. She lIves through you!
Many blessings for you my friend and of course hugs !
p.s. don’t forget time ….a fine healer!

Wendy was my beautiful daughter in law.
My heart is broken. Parents should not have to bury their children and a young husband should not have to say goodbye to his wife 14 months after their honeymoon.
I remember when Matt brought Wendy to the house and we met her for the first time. We sat on the deck and spent the afternoon getting to know each other. I remember thinking to myself “this woman is absolutely captivating” Warm, funny, smart and beautiful. I watched Wendy and Matt together that day and they looked so happy and were so at ease with each other like they had been together for years. I was so excited for their future together.
Wendy had such a vibrant energy that surrounded her wherever she went and you couldn’t help but be immediately drawn to her.
Wendy was taken from us much too soon. She will always be my daughter in law. I will never forget her and she will forever hold a special place in my heart. ♥

A beautiful woman inside and out with more courage and grace than anyone I’ve ever met, that’s exactly how I will remember Wendy. From the moment anyone met her they felt an instant kinship. Wendy will always make me think of style, compassion and strength. We have gained a beautiful angel. You are loved and missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Wendy’s husband and Wendy’s family and friends….she was a bright light in my life in the short time I knew her. She was one of my first pilates clients and she embraced the practice with humor and ease. She taught me as much as I taught her. She became a friend in the way that you become friends through similar interests but she was a person I could trust with my feelings and troubles. When I was down, she brought me up and never made fun of me and my belief in Christ. I was sad when she left for NYC because she was my workout buddy who shared pain and laughter with me…No regrets!! And that’s how she lived her life! I was so happy for her when she met Matt. I saw the sparkle in her eyes and it was so precious! You may be gone from this life here on earth, Wendy, but you will live forever in our hearts!

Our sympathy, thoughts, prayers and love are with you all!
I was also blessed to meet Wendy through my dear friend, Donna. When I met Wendy, I sensed she was an older soul. I was much older than her, but she was so comfortable to talk to. She was so attractive, engaging, inspirational, intelligent and adventurous. She seemed to live life outside the box, which was exciting and vicariously freeing to watch. Wendy met my husband, Mike and our three sons, who all fell in love with her. When she came over, she shared college stories/advice with them and a college desk and kept in touch with our son in LA, through Facebook. They thought the world of her, as did we. We were so happy for Wendy when she met Matt and fell in love. What a beautiful Bride and Wedding! Then along came Coco, her baby girl. Her Family was complete!! Matt, we are all so happy that Wendy had you on her Team while she faced these challenges! What a wonderful, loving husband and Team Mate! So happy you guys had the chance to “Storm the Castle” around the world, playing and making great memories together! Wendy had such strong and loving sisters and parents too, fighting the daily routines to be present, knowledgeable, supportive, loving and still be able to “let down” with Wendy and find moments to laugh! What a great family!

I am so very sorry this earthly world had to lose her beautiful presence so soon, but I know her strong spirit will stay and provide guidance, nurturing and love in the quiet moments and laughter from the wonderful memories she made here. We will all take a piece of Wendy with us and keep her alive. Her star, for sure, will shine the brightest – she wouldn’t have it any other way!!

I’ve met Wendy a handful of times at the art of hair, where i work. Her and Matt had been coming in for a while and they were some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, their positive personalities were contagious. I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. Her whole entire family is in my prayers. ❤️

Matthew,
The greatest privilege I have ever been given, though shaped in humility, was to speak in front of you, Wendy, and all friends and family on your wedding night. Only could a woman like Wendy have so many beautiful virtues, that she approached life with fortitude. Uncompromising courage towards cancer, a gentle grace that would light up a room, and a brutal honesty that could make you stand up straight and rethink your priorities. She was spectacular.
You got your share of admiration from me as well Matt. Only you could walk through life with such strength and determination, that losing is never an option. Only you could write, act, direct, and dedicate a play to the victims of Columbine and all school shootings. You created a drama program that was non-existent at our college. You actually won an award called “Innovation of the Year.” You give so generously and never ask for anything in return. You set a standard, and exceed it, like the natural leader you are. But through all of the time that I have known you, I feel the most grateful because you showed me how to make my imagination into action, and my dreams into a reality.
I believe Wendy was like a guardian angel to you my friend. She gave you the true path. Just as much as your determination to be good enough for her, I believe she always wanted to be good enough for you. Your love for each other was a beautiful sight, and although life only gives us these little moments, we remember them vividly in our dreams, and in our eternal spirit. There will never be enough talk of admiration of you both that I could ever give, but I will spend the rest of my life with it in my heart. I can promise, I will never forget that night. More than something from a dream or out of a movie, it was absolutely perfect. I’ll always remember Wendy in her white dress, like the angel she truly was, and is now in Gods perfect kingdom.

I was lucky (blessed, really) to become friends with Wendy through Donna, one of my closest friends. I felt an instant bond with her…with her smile, laugh, sarcasm, fashion-sense, career aspirations…just her ability to laugh at life…one couldn’t help but love her. Even given the challenges thrown at her these past two years…she remained optimistic and a pillar of strength. Wendy’s inner beauty rivaled her elegant looks, which is rare and so admired. She was taken way too soon from this Earth, but I believe her positive presence will be felt as she becomes a Guardian Angel to her family who she loved so fiercely. However, we will all miss you here, dear Wendy.

Wendy honey. I miss you so much already. We started out as work buddies and quickly created a bond as friends who could turn any situation into boisterous laughter. No matter what we happened to be chatting about, we always ended up smiling and laughing together and getting “right up in there.” 🙂 Wend, so many fun times. From laughing about the crazy juice cleanses, to vetting out and approving my outfits (thanks for being the only fan of my camo pants) to sharing your absolutely beautiful wedding day with you and Matt, visiting your home in Jersey and laughing about the election, to Palm Beach and singing happy birthday from the balcony, and of course how can we forget the many many calls to share ridiculous work stories 😉

Your positivity was so contagious and your unwavering courage through the good and bad times is something I will continue to be in awe of. I love you sweet girl. Shine on my beautiful friend.

Wendy and I met through work. She was assigned to Miami and came down for her first trip where she was given the name “Mustang Wendy” because of the shiny red mustang she was hopping around Miami in. We had dinner together, shared stories, a few tears and instantly formed a connection that made us lifelong friends. I miss her dearly…My darling Wendy, you were such a light in this world. Your positivity even when faced with the most negative of circumstances was nothing short of incredible. Your strength and courage will forever be remembered as will your laughter and the joy you brought to everyone who was blessed to be part of your life. I will always be grateful for the moments we shared together. Even with all that was happening in your life, you found time and ways to make others feel special. So warm, so kind and so beautiful. Thank you for giving me the honor of calling you a friend. Thank you for allowing me to share your life and to have made such wonderful memories with you in these past two years. From Adrienne’s to being there as you married the love of your life to visiting you at your home in NJ to The Breakers and countless dinners, phone calls and laughs in between. Spencer, Hayley and I will forever cherish you and those moments in our hearts. You were an angel on this earth, now in heaven. Love you Wend.

My beautiful friend … Words can’t describe how I feel about you .. You are the strongest woman I have ever known , I am so proud to have been your friend . I will forever cherish every memory and amazing time we had together . We got eachother through so much , being eachother’s rocks – eachother’s heart .. I love you and will miss you every single day , until we meet again , my sister . Fly high my angel , my Wu ♥️